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Pearce_09
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ok, i have an aquarium of volume V... where the cost of the base is 5 times of the sides... let h- height , w- width, l - lenght...
therefore 2hw + 2hl is the cost of the sides and 5wl is the cost of the base
therefore
total cost = 2hw + 2hl + 5wl --> min
and i want find the dimensions to minimize cost.
I know how to do problems like these I've done many, its just this one is somehow bothering me...
i need to solve for 1 variable then i have a formula with 2 variables.. then i take the partial derivatives to see if my dimensions that i find indeed minimize cost. but for some reason i can't even get past my total cost formula... help please
therefore 2hw + 2hl is the cost of the sides and 5wl is the cost of the base
therefore
total cost = 2hw + 2hl + 5wl --> min
and i want find the dimensions to minimize cost.
I know how to do problems like these I've done many, its just this one is somehow bothering me...
i need to solve for 1 variable then i have a formula with 2 variables.. then i take the partial derivatives to see if my dimensions that i find indeed minimize cost. but for some reason i can't even get past my total cost formula... help please